Category: liposuction

The Success and Limits of Smartlipo for Neck Reshaping

While the neck is technically not part of the face, it makes a very important contribution to one’s appearance. The concept of the ideal neck shape is one that has a near 110 degree cervicomental angle. This helps highlight the jawline and makes a clear transition between the two.When the neck is more obtuse Read More…

Case Study: Smartlipo of the Waistline

Background:Liposuction is a well established method of surgical fat removal. While it may seem crude in the manner in which it is performed, its effectiveness is undeniable in extracting large volumes of fat. The extraction method is primarily based on pulling fat through a tube (cannula) based on a negative pressure of about one Read More…

Neck Rejuvenation with Liposuction vs. Submentoplasty

A lower facelift, technically a neck-jowl lift, is the standard approach for improving an aging neck or an obtuse cervicomental angle. This has been historically true but as the average age of people seeking neck and jawline improvement continues to lower, some altered approaches are needed. Younger people do not want a ‘facelift’or an extensive Read More…

Case Study: Suprapubic Mound Liposuction and Pubic Lift For Uncovering the Buried Penis

Background:Penile length or show is an important feature of a man’s body image. While there can be debate as to how much penile length is normal or of importance, all would agree that some penile show is needed. When little to no penis is seen, this can impact a man’s self-image severely as well as Read More…

Case Study: SmartLipo For Gynecomastia Reduction in the Older Male

Background:Gynecomastia is a well known condition that largely affects the teenage and younger male. Male breast enlargement is most likely to be affected during the hormonal changes that occur during and after puberty. On the opposite side of puberty, the andropause era of men may cause gynecomastia as testosterone levels drop and numerous drugs for Read More…

Case Study: Smartlipo (Laser Liposuction) of the Neck Wattle in Older Men

Background: One of the most bothersome facial features in late middle-aged and older men is the droopy neck or neck wattle. The skin of the jowls and neck eventually develops some sag due to its weight and loss of underlying attachments. This will be magnified in those men who have fat collections that have developed Read More…

The Rare Risk Of Intra-Abdominal Penetration in Liposuction

I had a patient ask me an interesting question about liposuction just the other day. Since they had seen a video, probably on YouTube, of how liposuction is done, they wanted to know how one does not poke through the outer abdominal wall and not hit one’s organs like the bowels. Having done hundreds of Read More…

Waistline Reshaping With Muffin Top Liposuction

Excessive body fat appears for many in some very typical spots. Both men and women will experience undesired fullness around the waistline. From the stomach to the back that extra ‘tire’ can and will develop in many people. Despite diet and exercise, it is a hard area to lose. I have seen many very lean Read More…

Case Study: Thinning the Round Face

Background: The shape of one’s face is influenced by many bony and soft tissue elements. The size of the facial bones and the prominence or deficiency of the lower jaw provides a support framework that serves as a foundation. The soft tissue that drapes over the bones also plays a major role in its Read More…

Does Fat Return After Having Liposuction?

Liposuction is very effective at removing unwanted fat from just about everywhere. But once it is removed, does the fat come back and, if so, where does it go? These questions are very commonly asked from potential patients about the afterworld of liposuction. There are numerous urban myths about the potential for fat to Read More…